Afrikaanderwijk, Rotterdam
NeighbourhoodThis 110 m² apartment on Hillestraat 30 in Rotterdam's Afrikaanderwijk feels spacious and light, with an A energy label keeping running costs low. Built in 2002, it offers a comfortable layout without the maintenance worries of an older home. At €450,000, the asking price sits 21% below the neighbourhood average of €568,759, making it a keen option compared to other apartments in Rotterdam.
Afrikaanderwijk is a dense, urban area with a strong sense of community. One resident describes it as "nice to live in" with "many facilities" and "friendly people", while another calls it "good" but notes it feels "a bit unsafe at night". Based on two reviews, the neighbourhood scores 7.26 out of 10. The area is home to many families and young adults, with a mix of cultures and a lively street scene. For more on the area, see the neighbourhood Afrikaanderwijk.
Your morning bread run is just around the corner at Jumbo (a couple of streets away), with Lidl and Albert Heijn also within a five-minute walk. For school runs, OBS Nelson Mandela is a couple of streets away, and De Pijler primary school is just around the corner. Secondary schools like De Passie Rotterdam are also within walking distance. The municipality Rotterdam offers extensive amenities, with a park and a restaurant just around the corner.
At the time of writing the home is listed only via RE/MAX.
Details of this home
Hillestraat 30, Rotterdam
Good · 2 residents
There are many facilities. People are helpful.. There are sports to do. Friendly people. People give each other attention.
Auto-translated to English by AINice, a bit unsafe at night but all in all a cosy neighbourhood
Auto-translated to English by AIData from Afrikaanderwijk
Data from Afrikaanderwijk
95 within 5 km
206 within 5 km
About Hillestraat 30, Rotterdam
The asking price of €450,000 is 21% below the average neighbourhood asking price of €568,759 for similar properties. Given the 110 m² floor area, modern build year (2002) and A energy label, the price is keen compared to other listings in Afrikaanderwijk.
Afrikaanderwijk is a densely populated urban neighbourhood with a high address density (5,619 addresses per km²). Residents appreciate the many facilities and friendly atmosphere, though some note it feels a bit unsafe at night. The area has a mix of families and young adults, with a lively, multicultural character.
The nearest train station is 1.9 km away, which is about a 20-minute walk or a short cycle ride.
Jumbo is just around the corner (311 m), Lidl is a couple of streets away (368 m), and Albert Heijn is within a five-minute walk (426 m). All three are easily reachable on foot for daily groceries.
OBS Nelson Mandela primary school is a couple of streets away (201 m), and De Pijler primary school is just around the corner (322 m). For secondary education, De Passie Rotterdam is within walking distance (358 m).
The apartment has an A energy label, which is very efficient. This means you can expect relatively low heating and electricity costs compared to older homes with lower labels.
Residents have mixed views: one says it's "nice to live in" with "friendly people", while another describes it as "good" but "a bit unsafe at night". The total number of crimes recorded in the neighbourhood is 611, which is relatively high for an area of this size.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Afrikaanderwijk
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